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One day last week I woke to a day that simmered in beauty. The last of the rain had fallen during the night, leaving a perfect day that was exceptionally bright. Did you ever get one of those perfect ...

Sometimes what looks like a winner flops. That’s what I think happened with the scheduled talk and audience participation that was supposed to be the highlight of our day. The subject was John Izzo’s ...

I have someone I love with all my heart. Someone I would do anything to help. But no matter how much I wish I could help, it is not in my power. Her favorite expression is “life sucks.” She means it, ...

It sounds so simple when we say silence is simply the absence of sound. Yet, often how we react to silence is anything but simply. Sometimes I chase it. Other times I run from it. In the past, when I ...

When we go to a new doctor, we are often asked about our family. Doctors specially ask how old your parents were when they passed away and what was the cause of death. In addition to asking how old yo...

There have been times over the years when I’ve been tempted to use my column to write about the negative stuff that irks me. But I won’t do it for one simple reason. I’m sure you can name your own lis...

If I were in gourmet ice cream shop with a wonderful selection of exotic flavors in addition to my old favorites, I would be in a quandary trying to pick what flavor to order. I can never make a fast ...

I never had a love affair with money, but I know I did learn smart money habits. I believe parents often influence how we handle money. My brother Richard and I are in agreement that we owe a big than...

Every now and then when I’m talking with a bright youngster I ask a dumb question. I ask what he wants to be when he grows up. I don’t know why we ask kids that question because they have no idea. But...

I like to think when God was giving out gifts he gave each of us a special gift. It wasn’t something we earned. And maybe many of us don’t even recognize the gift we were given. We might not recognize...